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Precision Farming Dealer Summit 2020 Recap

5 Keys to Achieving Recurring Precision Revenue

Capturing repeatable revenue from the precision farming department should be a focus of all departments within a dealership.
By Kim Schmidt posted on March 6, 2020 | Posted in Precision Ag Sales & Service, Dealership Marketing
Finding sources of recurring revenue is key for any farm equipment dealership and with less precision revenue coming from the sale of aftermarket technology, it’s more important than ever for the precision side of the business.
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AE50 Awards Highlight Ag Machinery Innovations

By Kim Schmidt posted on February 10, 2020
For 32 years, members of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) have recognized and honored the most innovative advancements in engineering in the areas of agriculture, food and biological systems with the AE50 Award.
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Dealership Minds

Financing Solutions to Keep Sales Selling

With 75% of customers financing their wholegoods purchases, H&R Agri-Power’s Finance & Insurance Manager Josh Arnall focuses on structuring plans that work for the farmer and the dealership.
By Kim Schmidt posted on February 5, 2020 | Posted in Best Practices, Operations & Finance
Josh Arnall is a numbers guy who likes planning and solving problems. As the finance and insurance manager for H&R Agri-Power, his day-to-day is full of managing the numbers and solving problems, but his planning usually is sacrificed to what he calls “the tyranny of the urgent.”
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Dealership Minds

Leading the Charge

Wayne Hunt’s vision for H&R Agri-Power’s continued growth stems from follow through and laser focus on improvement.
By Kim Schmidt posted on February 3, 2020 | Posted in Best Practices, Operations & Finance
Upon first meeting Wayne Hunt, it’s clear he has a story to tell and wisdom to share, yet he describes himself as “just plain Wayne.” What isn’t as immediately obvious, though, is his drive and competitive nature that has spearheaded H&R Agri-Power’s incredible growth over the last 2 decades.
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Webinar Replay

Legislative Landscape [Webinar]

By Kim Schmidt posted on January 23, 2020
Join us to talk about what to expect on the legislative front as we enter the second decade of this century. Included will be a nationwide update on Right to Repair and farm equipment lemon laws among other issues affecting your dealership. [To view any of our webinar replays, you must be logged in with a free user account.]
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Webinar Replay

Power Up with PowerEQ – The Dealer Designed Quoting & Appraisal Tool [Digital Demo]

By Kim Schmidt posted on January 16, 2020
Join us for a live demonstration of PowerEQ. Integrating with your Back Office ERP Software is a critical component for PowerEQ. In addition to your ERP systems we also provide synchronization between PowerEQ and your website provider as well as other advertising medium. [To view any of our webinar replays, you must be logged in with a free user account.]
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Conversations in Ag

Dealer & Economist Compare Notes on Challenges Global Economy has on U.S. Agriculture

RDO Equipment’s Director of International Sales, Olga Hall, and Will Sawyer, lead economist on animal protein with CoBank, discuss the challenges — and opportunities — the global economy has for agriculture from African Swine Fever to trade disputes and exporting used equipment overseas. The two sat down to talk during a break at the Moving Iron Summit, where Sawyer was a speaker.
By Kim Schmidt posted on December 24, 2019 | Posted in Used Equipment Remarketing, Data & Forecasts
RDO Equipment’s Director of International Sales, Olga Hall, and Will Sawyer, lead economist on animal protein with CoBank, discuss the challenges — and opportunities — the global economy has for agriculture from African Swine Fever to trade disputes and exporting used equipment overseas. The two sat down to talk during a break at the Moving Iron Summit, where Sawyer was a speaker.
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Since 1980, A&I Products has become a leading manufacturer and wholesale distributor of aftermarket replacement parts for the agricultural, turf, and industrial equipment markets. A&I Products' experience and expertise has greatly contributed to the company's reputation as a top supplier of quality, reasonably priced parts. Founded with roots as a small machine shop and repair facility, the company made the transition by manufacturing new parts to replace those that were identified as commonly needing repair. Throughout the 1980s, the company quickly garnered a reputation for offering quality parts at a reasonable price.

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At Machinery Scope, we believe you deserve the best risk management solutions for your investments in heavy equipment. Since 2013, we have been proud to offer extended warranty, appraisals, and inspections. Machinery Scope is a family-owned business built on our experience in farming and equipment dealerships. We understand your business and provide a personalized and professional level of customer service. Machinery Scope has built a strong warranty product with our customers in mind, offering the same professional level of service from the time you get a quote, through the processing of a claim.
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